Through its supervisory and executive role in the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ), and in line with the precautionary measures approved by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Diplomatic Quarter General Authority (DQGA) issued a circular to all developers and retail stores a list of conditions that must be implemented to limit the spread of coronavirus in public facilities. This includes providing educational posters that are placed in prominent places in stores and public areas within the neighborhood to educate residents and visitors.
DQGA is also implementing more solutions across the vital areas in the DQ such as main gates, crowded embassy entrances, parking lots, retail stores, restaurants, and cafes by enabling technologies that would help in reducing the chance of getting infected by COVID-19. Some of the used technology:
- Self-sterilization units
- Thermal cameras with an alert system in the event of an infection
- Mobile monitoring center
- Hand-held temperature monitor devices
Man-made efforts in early detection and constant testing in public areas such as bus stations are also carried out. With the support of the Ministry of Health and various concerned entities inside and outside the DQ, more measures will be rolled out to ensure the safety of the Diplomatic Quarter residents and visitors.
